Prep Cook

Pelican Pub & Brewery; Pacific City (OR); On-site; USD 43,840,742 - 59,313,945; Full time

Job summary

Pelican Brewing Company in Pacific City, Oregon is seeking a Prep Cook to join the team. You will support food preparation, maintain a clean work area, and ensure adherence to food safety guidelines while delivering friendly service to guests. The role requires willingness to work in a fast-paced environment and to assist other team members as needed.

The position emphasizes knowledge of Pelican menu items, line procedures, and a commitment to hospitality and teamwork within the Pelican family.

Qualifications

• One year kitchen restaurant experience preferred.
• Oregon Food Handlers card required.
• Understanding of safe food handling.
• Physical ability to stand for the duration of the shift and lift heavy items.

Responsibilities

• Provide exemplary guest service and communicate effectively with team members.
• Maintain prep area and kitchen line and dish area when utilized.
• Follow all food safety guidelines and FIFO procedures.
• Maintain daily/weekly cleaning checklists and food logs.
• Demonstrate knife handling skills.
• Remain prompt, polite and helpful during all settings.
• Assist other service personnel as needed.
• Provide information to guests about Pelican menu items, events and community involvement.

Skills

Guest service

Communication

Food safety awareness

Teamwork

Fast-paced environment

Education

Oregon Food Handlers card

One year kitchen experience

Job description

Prep Cook

Pelican Brewing Company Pacific City, Oregon, United States

About this position

Description:
Summary of the Position: To be a positive and helpful team member that assists in the flow of customer service and food service by maintaining a clean and organized space, understanding promptness and food safety guidelines, and demonstrate knowledge regarding the Pelican menu, preparation of all menu items and line procedures. To maintain the Pelican customer service standard and work in a manner that supports all team members.

Key Accountabilities: Summarized but not limited to: PREP

• Responsible for providing exemplary guest service, communicating effectively and efficiently with team members. Understands the importance of being hospitable, friendly, and communicative with guests to ensure a positive dining experience at the Pelican.
• Maintains valid Food Handlers
• Follows all OSHA Guidelines
• Responsible for maintaining a clean and organized space, including prep area, kitchen line and dish area when utilized.
• Responsible for understanding proper food handling guidelines to ensure safe food consumption for guests and team members.
• Understanding First In, First Out procedures to maintain food handling guidelines and food safety.
• Maintain daily and weekly cleaning checklists.
• Maintain food logs and par levels of prepped food.
• Demonstrate proper knife handling skills.
• Remain prompt, polite and helpful during all settings.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment and remain calm with any unforeseen changes.
• Assists other service personnel as needed.
• Performs all duties in accordance with the Family of Companies and Pelican customer service standard.
• Maintains general knowledge and provides information to guests of Pelican menu items, events, community involvement.

Requirements

• One year kitchen restaurant experience preferred
• Oregon Food Handlers card required
• Understanding of safe food handling
• Physical ability to be on foot for the duration of the shift and ability to lift heavy items

Salary Information

$18 - $18Hourly Wage